Durham Arts Council Inc

Organization Overview

Durham Arts Council Inc is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Durham Arts Council Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Durham Arts Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Durham Arts Council Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Durham Arts Council Inc has awarded 218 individual grants totaling $1,535,925. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN DURHAM AND THE TRIANGLE REGION IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS DAC PROVIDES GRANTS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. IN FY22, DAC PROVIDED EXHIBITION, PERFORMANCE, TEACHING, ARTS JOBS, TRAINING, GRANTS & ART EXHIBIT/SALES OPPORTUNITIES TO 2,029 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS; DAC GRANTS SUPPORTED 98 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS & 64 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS. 418 ARTS/CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS WERE SERVED ACROSS ALL DAC PROGRAMS. DAC PROVIDED SECTOR-WIDE ARTS ADVOCACY & ECONOMIC SUPPORT OF $1,715,905, INCLUDING $369,817 IN ARTS FACILITY GRANTS; $340,453 IN CASH GRANTS; AND DAC PROVIDED $1,005,635 IN ARTS EDUCATION JOBS, PERFORMANCE JOBS, & ARTS MANAGEMENT JOBS.


ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS DAC'S ARTS CENTER SCHOOL PROVIDED 248 CLASSES FOR 1,819 YOUTH & ADULTS IN VISUAL, PERFORMING & LITERARY ARTS & 10 WEEKS OF YOUTH ARTS CAMPS; AN INCREASE OF 991 STUDENTS FROM THE PRIOR COVID-IMPACTED YEAR. THE DAC CREATIVE ARTS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM (CAPS) PROVIDED 362 PROGRAMS TO 17,842 STUDENTS AT 74 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SITES IN DURHAM, ORANGE, GRANVILLE, CHATHAM AND PERSON COUNTIES. CAPS PROVIDES CURRICULUM-BASED ARTS RESIDENCIES, PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS TO STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC OUTCOMES. DAC SCHOOL & CAPS PROGRAMS PROVIDED 610 CONTRACT JOBS THAT PAID $284,817 TO TEACHING ARTISTS IN FY22.


ARTS PROGRAM AND FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES DAC MANAGES & PROGRAMS THE HISTORIC DAC BUILDING AS A PREMIER VENUE FOR ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, & COMMUNITY GROUPS IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM. DAC PROGRAMS ITS GALLERIES, THEATRES, REHEARSAL SPACES, STUDIOS & CLASSROOMS FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY & PUBLIC 7 DAYS A WEEK. DAC IS NORMALLY (PRE-PANDEMIC) THE 4TH MOST VISITED FACILITY IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM. IN FY2019, DAC BUILDING AND EVENTS ATTRACTED ATTENDANCE OF 413,234; HOSTED 5,028 EVENTS & PROGRAMS & MANAGED 26,127 HOURS OF FACILITY USE. IN FY22 ATTENDANCE REBOUNDED TO 286,022 WITH 3068 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AND 17,942 HOURS OF MANAGED FACILITY USE AS PANDEMIC CONDITIONS EASED AND NORMAL ATTENDANCE BEGAN TO RETURN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Baron Tymas
President
$0
Rick Grant
Vice President
$0
Janene Tompkins
Vice President
$0
Peter Wooldridge
Vice President
$0
Emric Jorgensen
Treasurer
$0
Tabitha Concepcion
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,275,299
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$316,218
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,591,517
Total Program Service Revenue$623,276
Investment income $25,963
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $21,143
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$1,207
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,260,692

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Durham Arts Council Inc has awarded $256,184 in support to 90 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE

PURPOSE: SEASON GRANT - ANNUAL OPERATIONS

$7,900

AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE

PURPOSE: "BIG NIGHT IN" GRANT - COVID LOSSES

$1,000

AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL

PURPOSE: "BIG NIGHT IN" GRANT - COVID LOSSES

$1,000

ARTISTS STANDING STRONG TOGETHER

PURPOSE: SEASON GRANT - ANNUAL OPERATIONS

$706

BACKBONE PRESS

PURPOSE: SEASON GRANT - ANNUAL OPERATIONS

$3,000

BACKBONE PRESS

PURPOSE: "BIG NIGHT IN" GRANT - COVID LOSSES

$1,000
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